Europe Guide 2026 : Switzerland
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Provided by Chabrier Avocats LLC
Chabrier provides all necessary services related to the establishment, operation and reorganization of businesses in or out of Switzerland. This includes the formation and administration of Swiss entities, but also the provision of legal assistance in relation to the life cycle of any business (in all types of commercial, contractual and corporate matters).
We represent buyers and sellers in the negotiation of mergers, share, asset, and business acquisitions, leveraged buyouts and other transactions involving changes in corporate control. Our clients include international and domestic companies (ranging from SMEs to multi-nationals), as well as private equity firms and other financial institutions. Our clients span many industries, including energy and commodities, life sciences, technology, consumer products, manufacturing, asset management, and services, among others.
Our corporate M&A team is familiar with a myriad of regulatory issues that can arise in M&A transactions and work efficiently to address those issues while remaining attentive to our clients' business objectives.
We assist clients in all phases of their acquisitions, from structuring and negotiating the transaction, through the various regulatory approval processes and post-closing integration activities.
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Geneva-based law firm Chabrier Avocats has a dedicated practice representing buyers and sellers in the negotiation of mergers, acquisitions, strategic investments and leveraged buyouts. The team also draws upon its expertise to assist with corporate restructurings and the drafting of contractual agreements. Clients include those in the energy, life sciences and technology sectors, among others.
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Chabrier Avocats advised Ganci Partners on Chaberton Partners' majority-stake investment in the company.
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The team provide well-weighted, sound advice in a prompt manner. They are also proactive and extremely responsive.
The lawyers have deep knowledge of all corporate matters that have arisen and the ability to always revert to us with analytical responses and assistance.
Chabrier Avocats demonstrates extraordinary business savvy and agility, combined with tailored solutions scaled to every issue and matter.
Chabrier Avocats deliver practical and confident legal advice with a commercially driven, balanced approach, underpinned by proactiveness, creativity and deep sector expertise.
Chabrier Avocats have made the effort to gain an intimate understanding of our business and our company in particular. The team are agile, pragmatic and very effective.
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Manuel Bianchi della Porta is a Geneva-based practitioner with a diverse corporate practice. He assists with cross-border acquisitions and private equity investments.
Manuel is an engaged and experienced legal adviser who provides apt and well-weighted advice.
Manuel Bianchi della Porta provided excellent support throughout the transaction.
Head of Corporate/M&A
Provided by Chabrier Avocats LLC
Marc Gilliéron
Thomas Goossens
Corinne Antille
Karim Khoury
Daima Vuilleumier
Karina Santa Rita
Alexandra Schuvalov
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